Business Systems Traineeship – Bass Coast Shire Council

New for 2025, delve deep into the heart of the organisation in this systems-focused traineeship. Support the Business Systems team with documenting and tracking systems incidents, assist in creating and reviewing work procedures and play a role in planning and executing system implementation projects. Develop your knowledge of our Council operating systems so that you can troubleshoot issues for our workforce. This is a hands-on role that will see you making strong connections across all departments.

• Full-time 12-months fixed term
• Gain a Certificate III qualification and valuable practical experience
• Start your career in Local Government with Bass Coast Shire Council

Start your career with the Council in one of our 12-month traineeships, where you can explore different pathways, gain credible experience, build connections, make friends, and achieve an industry specific Certificate III qualification in either Business Administration, Information Technology or Live Production & Technical Services – all while getting paid!

This year, we are partnering with Group Training Organisation Westvic Staffing Solutions, to offer 8 exciting Traineeships, including new placements for 2025. Each Trainee will experience real-life work scenarios in their chosen area of interest. There will be exciting projects, exposure to systems and processes and real Council customers and community members to assist.

Please click here for a copy of the position description.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have completed Year 12 and are ready to commit for a 12-month Traineeship, please reach out directly to Katherine Cousins at Westvic on 0473 567 699 or email kcousins@westvic.org.au for more information.

Apply directly via the Westvic website by submitting your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, let us know why you’re passionate about this opportunity, what you hope to achieve, and how your previous experiences – whether through work, study, or personal interests – relate to the traineeship. While you don’t need extensive professional experience, we’re looking for people who are motivated and ready to develop their Excellence, Passion, Imagination, Integrity and Courage.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an Information Session on Tuesday 11^th February and a Group Workshop will be facilitated on Wednesday 12th February.

We encourage open discussions with Team Leaders and the People & Culture team to talk about any individual modifications or adjustments that may be required, to enable your success in the role.

At Bass Coast Shire Council, we celebrate diversity and have made it a top priority for all staff to feel safe and welcome regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation. We value inclusivity and a positive workplace culture.

Bass Coast Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

We support and respect all children, as well as our staff, contractors and volunteers. Our organisation is committed to preventing child abuse by identifying risks early and intervening to address these risks. We are committed to the safety of all children, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and those with varying needs and/or disabilities.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd of February 2025 @ 5:00pm